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Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Mercia Academy
Mercia Academy is a academy sponsor led in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The school has 579 pupils on roll.
Academy sponsor led Secondary Ages 11–16 579 PupilsURN 149380
Ofsted Report
Inspected July 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
32.6↓ -14pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
23.2%↓ -22pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
87.1%↓ -5pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
20.5↓ -4pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
41.3%↑ +17pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
35.3%↓ -23pp
Teacher Turnover
579 / 750
77%
Capacity
Deficit
£64,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Mercia Academy is a academy sponsor led in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The school has 579 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Nick Holmes
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01283216404
Website
Address
Swadlincote, DE11 0TL
Local Authority
Derbyshire
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Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
